Go where the locals go, Eat what the locals eat! Food Tour with Local Foodies
Overview
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We believe food contributes to and draws from culture, and that by experiencing the sights, smells, and tastes of Northern Thailand with us, your hearts and minds will be opened to the rich and wonderful story of our home. Come taste and enjoy a most authentic food experience in Chiang Mai, while taking in the narrative of the past 700 years. We look forward to taking this multi-sensory journey with you!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is appropriate for visiting temple
What To Expect
Three Kings Monument
At 9am, all Foodies will meet tour guides at the Three Kings Monument, located in the Old City. Destination #1: Try a simple yet must-eat staple dish, Kao Man Gai. The restaurant is a favorite amongst locals and visiting Thai, and has been family owned since 1957. Destination #2: Visit Wat Chiang Man, the first temple built in the old city (walk) Destination #3: Try Chiang Mai’s famous Kao Soi noodle dish. In addition to experiencing this meal and learning about it’s history and origins. Destination #4: Visit the Wat Gate Community. Destination #5: Chiang Mai’s number one dessert destination for Sakoo Sai Hmoo and Kao Griap Paak Hmaw. Destination #6: Cross over the Ping River walking bridge and conclude with a street food experience at Warorot Market, which has been around for over a century. Inside the market, we’ll stop at our favorite stands and try local highlights like freshly made Golden Curl, Sai Oua, mango sticky rice, Thai iced tea, and more. Tour ends 1pm at Warorot Market.
Warorot Market (Kad Luang)
At 4 pm, all Foodies will meet our tour guide at Warorot Market. Destination #1: Warorot Market is one of Chiang Mai’s oldest, largest and most diverse open-markets. Inside the market, we’ll stop at our favorite stands and try local highlights like Sai Oua (Northern Thai sausage), freshly made Golden Curl, mango sticky rice, and Thai iced tea. Destination #2: Stroll through the nearby Flower Market Destination #3: Ride to our favorite, authentic Northern Thai restaurant where you’ll feast upon mouth watering staple dishes — Gaeng Hunglay, Larb Moo, Khua Jin Som, and the award winning Yum Samunprai herbal salad. Destination #4: Ride to Wat Sadue Muang, inside the Old City, and journey back in time together to learn about this historical site. Destination #5: One more ride to Chang Puak Gate night market where you’ll enjoy a couple street food must-eats. Taste the well known “cow girl” stewed pork leg on rice and enjoy a freshly made, hot rotee! The tour will end around 8pm.
Options
Original Foodie Tour
The original foodie tour, where we eat some of Chiang Mais best food and visit some of its most famous historical spots! Many of the restaurants we try have been in business for over 40 years.
Evening Foodie Tour
Evening food tour with the focus on Northern Thai food plus history and culture.
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Professional guide
Snacks
Driver/guide
Food tasting
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
141 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Yummy food experience
Megan and Marku... L,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Amazing, knowledgeable guide Nancy look us around the local markets, temples and food stalls including Michelin star food. Food was delicious and while there was so much to eat, was able to take some home to have later. Would recommend for couples, family's and solo travellers. A bit of walking but took a tuk tuk for the longer leg which was a good option on a hot day. Would have liked to try some more diverse food options but only so much you can eat in a few hours.
Visited 3 areas… from a market, to a restaurant and finally a night market.
b0ndyv,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved it… PT was a local, shared tons of info, just a nice person! As for the tour, saw lots …ate lots. It was more food than anyone could ever eat… so much variety with good background to each dish. Would highly recommend this tour!
5 star customer service
ep00n,Feb 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Oh my gosh, all I can say is the customer service from the Chiang Mai Foodie Tours team helped make a stressful situation less so. I had booked my tour with them directly. Then the super fun winter storm of 2026 hit half of the States and my flight was delayed by 24hrs which would cause me to miss all of the tours I had booked in Chiang Mai, including this one. I knew the terms and conditions of their cancellation policy and was happy to just write it off as a loss to respect their company. Imagine my surprise when they still refunded me the full amount while I was stuck at the airport. That would be 6 stars in my viewpoint as they went above and beyond.
We loved everything we tried!
Stacy F,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great tour! We met our guide in Warorot market, a 3-story indoor market filled with clothing, souvenirs, produce, and, of course, FOOD! Our first tastings were a combination of delicious fruit and prepared foods: Thai sausage, fermented ground pork, & Khao Niew Tua Dum (Sticky Rice with Black Beans in Coconut Milk). After the market, we went to a "proper" restaurant where we ate four different dishes, from vegetarian to larb to pork stew. Thank goodness we shared each portion family style... there was SO much delicious food! Our final stop was a night bazaar near the north gate. We shared 2 more savory dishes (including stir-fried noodles) plus 3 desserts. In all, I think I counted 17 or 18 bites! We loved every minute of our tour, and felt like we really had a thorough sampling of so many Thai flavors. Thank you!
Amazing & Tasty Food Tour
Lonna H,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed our food tour without guide PT. We were able to try a lot of traditional northern Thai foods that I am sure we would not have tried on our own. We started in Warorot market & sampled different & interesting fruits & Thai tea. Afterwards we went to a traditional Thai restaurant & tried several main dishes, then to the northern gate market to try several more main dishes & have dessert. The portions were very large. We had to pace ourselves but thankfully, PT took us on some sightseeing tours in between places to give us short breaks between tastings. We loved it. We highly recommend this tour if you’re wanting to experience true Thai culture.
Wonderful Food Tour
Rob T,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an amazing food tour with PT, our delightful guide from Chiang Mai Foodies. We learned a lot about the food, culture and people of Lanna/Northern Thailand. We ate SO much! More than 15 items from the Wararot Market, a local restaurant specializing in Northern Thai dishes, and the night food market. She had a plan in mind, but easily adapted based on our interests and the availability of items in the different stalls.
A great tour and very friendly!
tylerfJ3448ZD,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time learning about Northern Thai cuisine! We ended up having a couple of our fav dishes during this tour in the 3 weeks we've been in Thailand. Our guide spoke great English and she was very polite. A fun day and adventure! Highly recommend.
Amazing food tour and knowledgeable guide!
588vladt,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Pp is a great guide that knows absolutely everything about the city's food and culture, I took the evening tour and tried more than 10 exceptional dishes across town. Very recommend, come hungry!
Amazing, would recommend - show up hungry!!
craigtQ1676SL,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Loved our tour. The guide was friendly and knowledgeable. The tour was paced perfectly. The food was amazing. Don’t eat beforehand because they are very generous with the amount you eat.
Favorite excursion I have ever been on.
liammI4181VE,Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best tour I have ever been on. Our tour guide PT was kind, attentive, and informative. I learned so much about Thai culture on this trip. We gorged ourselves on excellent foods and were transported all around Chiang Mai. Our favorite part was ending at the market with dessert and Thai tea. PT bought us roses because it was our honeymoon. Book this trip!
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